SEC to implement T+2 settlement November 28

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that the Nigerian capital market will transition to a T+2 settlement cycle for equities transactions effective Friday, November 28,…

Nigeria’s non-interest capital market hits N1.6trn — SEC DG

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, says Nigeria’s non-interest capital market has expanded to a valuation of over N1.6 trillion, reflecting…

Financial literacy vital for navigating today’s economy–Agama

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has underscored the importance of financial literacy as a critical life skill, describing it as essential for…

Technology vital for boosting investor confidence — SEC DG

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has underscored the importance of technology in strengthening investor confidence and building a more…

SEC DG to Cadets: Invest in capital market, secure your future

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has urged graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to embrace capital market investments…

SEC DG Agama elected IOSCO AMERC vice chair

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has been elected Vice Chairman of the Africa/Middle East Regional Committee (AMERC) of…

SEC breaks silence on N323bn first HoldCo deal, reaffirms due process

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its role in the recent N323.4 billion off-market share transaction involving FBN Holdings Plc (First HoldCo), stressing that it…

SEC eyes $500bn boost from Agro-Mineral assets

Barbara Bako, Abuja. The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that Nigeria’s capital market can unlock up to $500 billion in dormant…

Shettima calls for stronger legal backing for capital market growth

Barbara Bako, Abuja. Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has underscored the importance of a well-grounded judicial system in supporting the growth and credibility of the nation’s capital market.… Speaking at…

FG pushes for smarter investing, stronger market confidence

…Moves to archive $1 trillion economy vision The Federal Government has charged capital market operators to deepen investor confidence, enhance financial literacy, and fully align with upcoming reforms as Nigeria…